In the end

We are all just animals

huddling in the darkness

yearning

pining

for some piece of warmth

seeking comfort

like moths to a flame

always wanting

helpless

shivering

the last of our warmth

passing from our lips

as we grow frail

dressing the earth

with our cold bones

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Published on Sunday, January 23, 2011. Filed under: "Poetry"

Comments on "In the end"

On Tuesday, December 12, 2017, Cassette (1144) wrote:

with our cold bones.... chilling.
A former member wrote: (formerly disposable) i was shivering with this...loved the ending.
A former member wrote: True to that. You have humanity well figured out. Warmth is never enough though, is it? Lovely read. Thank you :)
On Thursday, February 3, 2011, boneplate (58) wrote:

great look into deep within ourselves.....great lines...
On Monday, January 24, 2011, Gray Vision (425) wrote:

And the dress is never finished, waw this was such an amazing read, that's us alright seeking that warmth and comfort before we depart. Thank you for sharing =)